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Woodrow Dumas Obituary

A native of Baker, Louisiana, Woodrow Huntley Dumas was born August 27, 1950 and passed from this life on September 18, 2012 in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Little Woody, as he was known to friends and family, graduated from Baker High School in 1968 and attended Atlanta College of Art. A gifted stained glass artist with works currently displayed in the OLOL Chapel and in several EBRP governmental buildings, he also had his private pilot's license and was an avid stargazer. In his later years, he resided in Cottage Grove, Oregon and ran a successful internet radio station, iPop Café. Memorial services will be held at First United Methodist Church in Baker, Louisiana, on Oct. 6th at 12 noon with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Little Woody is survived by his mother, Carol E. Dumas, and preceded in death by his father, Woodrow W. Dumas, and his sister, Diane I. Dumas.

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Published by The Advocate from Oct. 3 to Oct. 6, 2012.

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reed savage

March 29, 2021

I met Woody, when he had a Stained Glass Business in Buckhead, Atlanta...Dumas Stained Glass....I'd last seen him when he was living/working in his studio at the corner of Monroe Ave. and Piedmont Rd.......and only discovered, this morning, his death.......He was a talented artist, a music lover and a to the core good guy!.....

Lohr Miler

September 27, 2020

I knew him when he had CLM Records and lived in Baker. I learned a lot from him about music and had lots of long afternoons on his front porch talking about art, film, music, and the world. He was always knowledgeable and always a good interlocutor. He is missed.

Bryon Smedley

October 23, 2017

Thank you, Woodrow, for introducing me to so much wonderful music that has enriched my life beyond words. Rest in Peace.

John Rooney

October 6, 2012

So sorry fr your loss, Mrs. Dumas. I will be praying for your comfort during this difficult time.

Jennifer Smith

October 5, 2012

Always enjoyed listening to his radio show on KLSU when I was growing up in Baton Rouge...he contributed much to broadening the musical minds of many folks and will be missed!!!

Miriam Childs

October 5, 2012

Sorry to hear this... I listened to Woody's show on KLSU a lot and he sent me a tape and an LP from his C'est La Mort label, and a t-shirt also. I still have them. I learned a lot about alternative music from him. He will be missed.

Charlie Harlan`

October 5, 2012

Carol: I read about Lil Woody in the paper today. Sorry to hear of your loss. If I can do anything for you, please call on me.
Charlie Harlan,,,225-627-8888

Charles Harlan

October 5, 2012

Carol: I read about "Little Woody" in the paper today. Sorry to learn of your loss. If there is anything I can do for you, Please call on me.

Walt Horton

October 4, 2012

Our lives are changed forever, we'll miss Woody's smile, wit and good looks, always on the edge, the coolest friend I knew growing up. We had so many good time together from the 1st Grade to the 12th grade at Baker High, he was always a great friend. I loved him like a brother, rest now my friend and brother.

Stephen Richards

October 4, 2012

RIP Woody. What a long strange trip it has been.

G.W. "Bill" Bailey

October 4, 2012

Carol Dumas-
I am so sorry to read of your loss of "Little Woody". Life is so short and passes by so quickly. I remember all of the Dumas family well whom I considered among my best friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you, Carol.

Julee Doiron

October 3, 2012

I unfortunately didn't know Woody very well back in those KLSU days, but his musical reputation was legendary and that will not fade. He is joining many ultra cool characters who left before him. Many blessings to all who are mourning his departure. Peace ...

James Edwards

October 3, 2012

A sad loss from the KLSU family. We will morn him always.

Lohr Miller

October 3, 2012

You'll be missed--- for the music you introduced so many of us to, and as a good person.

Tony Kinney

October 3, 2012

This is so sad to hear. I have great memories of Woody, his passion for music, for art and good wine. His dark and wonderful sense of humor. And I never did properly thank him for loaning me his precious guitar for all that time. Rock on Woody, wherever you are!

Rocky Holland

October 3, 2012

Thanks for the great lessons in music my good Doctor. The world is no longer as kind. We'll dance again someday.

Scott Millspaugh

October 3, 2012

what a sad day for all the KLSU Alum family. He will be missed.

Adele Borie

October 3, 2012

Oh, I am so sorry to hear about Woody passing. I have fond memories of him and will never forget him. I am glad I got to visit him at his home in Oregon. Love, Adele

Alan Rowell

October 3, 2012

This is a very sad day to find out my friend has passed away. He touched so many lives of people he never met thanks to his radio show at KLSU, his music store, his record label and even more when he began broadcasting on internet radio scanning the entire globe. RIP Woody, we'll all miss you and never forget you.

Barbara Martinez

October 3, 2012

Woody was a kind and gentle person. He will be sadly lost by many. So sorry for your loss Mrs. Dumas

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